The yen symbol (¥) is a character used to represent the Japanese yen, one of the most recognized currencies globally. This symbol, which consists of the Latin letter "Y" with two horizontal lines crossing it, has become a standard representation of Japan's official currency. It was officially recognized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 1953, and its use as a symbol of the yen solidified its international status.

In recent years, the same symbol is also used to represent the Chinese yuan, with some variations (such as the Latin letter "Y" with one cross line).

How to Type the Yen Symbol (¥) on Your Keyboard

To type the yen symbol on different devices, you can follow these key combinations:

1. Windows 10 (Numeric Keypad)
   • Ensure that the numeric keypad is enabled by turning on the Num Lock.
   • Hold down the Alt key and type 0165 using the numeric keypad. The yen symbol (¥) will appear.
2. Microsoft Word
   • In Word documents, type 00A5, then press Alt + X. This will convert the text to the yen symbol (¥).
3. Mac
   • On a Mac, switch your input method to Unicode Hex Input.
   • While holding down the Option key, type 00A5. The yen symbol (¥) will appear.
4. Full-Width Yen Symbol
   • The full-width yen symbol is typically used in Chinese writing applications.
   • On Windows, press Alt + 65509 to input the full-width yen symbol.
   • On Mac, press Option + FFE5 to type the full-width yen symbol.
5. HTML
   • To insert the yen symbol in HTML, use:
     • Decimal: ¥
     • Hex: ¥
     • Named Entity: ¥
6. CSSIn CSS, you can use the following code to insert the yen symbol: content: 'A5';

These methods make it easy to insert the yen symbol (¥) in documents, web pages, and code for both the Japanese yen and the Chinese yuan.